As Republic Day celebrations are in full swing across the country, the parade at Delhi's Rajpath saw several firsts this year. Newly-appointed Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and three service chiefs — Army chief General M M Naravane, Navy chief Admiral Karambir Singh and Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal R K S Bhadauria also accompanied him. The star attraction of the parade, Captain Tania Shergill led an all-male Army contingent of 144 personnel, 2 JCOs and one officer. Another debutants this year were the ‘Saravatra Bridge’ system, a five-metre short span bridge system and an air defence tactical control radar. The formation is supposed to resemble the Chief of Defence Staff-who watches over the Navy, Army and Air Force.

Source: dna January 26, 2020 09:29 UTC